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Top Crypto Exchanges in South Africa 2026: Why BYDFi Is a Name Local Traders Should Know
Top Crypto Exchanges in South Africa 2026: Why BYDFi Is a Name Local Traders Should Know

By early 2026, South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) had reportedly received a significant number of crypto asset service provider licence applications — a clear sign of how... 


Rental and Independent Power for Africa
Rental and Independent Power for Africa

Jozi Power Limited rents out, operates and maintains a fleet of containerised 1MW and 2MW diesel generator sets to African mines and other large consumers for short to medium term periods.  


UJ’s JENano Group advances green hydrogen and energy-storage technologies
UJ’s JENano Group advances green hydrogen and energy-storage technologies

Researchers from the JENano Group at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) are advancing South Africa’s green hydrogen ambitions through integrated research spanning computational materials design,... 


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How Manufacturing Indaba is powering Africa’s “Made in Africa” future

For decades, Africa has supplied the world with raw materials, agricultural products and natural resources, while much of the value created from these resources has been captured elsewhere. Today,... 


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There is a race on to make sure that we don't generate more data, but that we actually start to really utilise the data that we're generating
Connected digital ecosystems key to unlocking construction productivity

The global construction industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation, but technology alone will not solve the longstanding productivity challenges that continue to hamper project... 


Why South Africa’s TVET system will continue to fail without industry at the helm
Why South Africa’s TVET system will continue to fail without industry at the helm

The recent Sunday Times article written by Isaak Mahlangu titled ‘Why TVETs are failing our youth’ paints a bleak predicament. The article paints a picture of a system desperately trying to find... 


Prepare for the future of trade: Understanding Digital Product Passports
Prepare for the future of trade: Understanding Digital Product Passports

As global sustainability regulations continue to evolve, African businesses face a new challenge—and opportunity—with the introduction of Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Join Sustainability & ESG... 


Manufacturing Indaba 2026 to Spotlight Africa's Industrial Future as Leaders Unite to Accelerate Growth, Investment and Job Creation
Manufacturing Indaba 2026 to Spotlight Africa's Industrial Future as Leaders Unite to Accelerate Growth, Investment and Job Creation

Africa's manufacturing sector stands at a defining moment. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) opening unprecedented opportunities for regional trade and industrialisation,... 


Tender for ECD Infrastructure Implementation Consultant
Tender for ECD Infrastructure Implementation Consultant

Implementation Consultant (Firm) for the procurement of building infrastructure linked to early childhood centres in South Africa 


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PSA oxygen plant programme delivers hope and resilience for SA’s healthcare infrastructure

South Africa has reached a landmark in strengthening its healthcare infrastructure with the successful delivery and installation of Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plants.  


Nicolene Esterhuizen is a seasoned project finance professional with several years of experience in South Africa’s renewable energy sector, built entirely at Pele Green Energy.
What Bid Window 7 and future rounds mean for SA’s energy future

South Africa’s renewable energy sector has reached an important inflection point. For more than a decade, the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) has... 


Efficiency today means sustainability tomorrow
Efficiency today means sustainability tomorrow

As the world accelerates toward a cleaner, greener future, the message for Sustainable Energy Day is clear: what we do today determines the planet we leave behind. Energy efficiency is no longer... 


Financial moves that get smarter when advice meets context
Financial moves that get smarter when advice meets context

The costliest money mistakes are rarely dramatic. They are quiet decisions made on a busy Tuesday, fuelled by a friend’s certainty or a confident post online. “Invest aggressively.” “Insurance is a... 


Rick Grantham, Deal Leaders International joint-CE.
Selling your business? The right buyer could pay double

Most business owners preparing for an exit ask the same question: what is my business worth? That is the wrong question. Or rather, it is incomplete. The more powerful — and more profitable —... 


Prototyping and fabrication facility for sale
Prototyping and fabrication facility for sale

A Cape Town-based prototyping and fabrication facility is for sale. This is an asset-only sale, with the option for a lease transfer. The facility is powered by both solar and Eskom and has a fully... 


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Why incorrect valve selection destroys engineered pump systems

The devastating reality of the pipe-fitting fallacy: Incorrect valve selection and poor fluid dynamics lead to catastrophic pressure blowouts, destroyed pump systems, and severe operational downtime. 


Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking Divisional Executive of Trade Niron Rampersad
Capital to cargo and the real test of the energy transition

Africa's renewable energy transition is most often framed in terms of capital: how much has been committed, how much more is needed, and what financing structures might bridge the gap. That framing... 


CRITICAL INVESTMENT The project is the largest infrastructure investment by a single European company into Africa
Road to development: New Kasomeno-Mwenda infrastructure project opens access to transport routes between the Copperbelt and Tanzania

GED Africa Ltd (GED Africa) is delivering an ambitious infrastructure project that will upgrade existing road networks and add 180 km of new roads to connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)... 


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The automation illusion: How misapplied pump controls destroy mechanical systems

Stop destroying pumps to save power. Discover why matching electronic pump controls and VSDs to your mechanical reality prevents catastrophic failure. 


General Heavy Marine launches its new SANY electric forklift range
General Heavy Marine launches its new SANY electric forklift range

Container handling equipment provider General Heavy Marine (GHM) is proud to announce the launch of the new SANY electric forklift range, bringing world-class electric material handling technology... 


Carbon neutrality advanced with major emissions reduction at Henkel factory
Carbon neutrality advanced with major emissions reduction at Henkel factory

Adhesive technology products manufacturer Henkel South Africa has made significant progress in advancing sustainable manufacturing by achieving a substantial reduction in carbon emissions at its... 


Extending your ERP where it matters most with Syspro Marketplace
Extending your ERP where it matters most with Syspro Marketplace

It usually starts with one specific request. Engineering wants computer-aided design (CAD) files synced to bills of materials, so revisions do not fall out of step. Or finance needs sales tax... 


Stop the Squeeze: Defeat Winter Peak Tariffs and Protect Your Bottom Line
Stop the Squeeze: Defeat Winter Peak Tariffs and Protect Your Bottom Line

Stop the Squeeze: Defeat Winter Peak Tariffs and Protect Your Bottom Line 


Your 2030 Survival Strategy: Why South African Smelters Will Not Go Cold
Your 2030 Survival Strategy: Why South African Smelters Will Not Go Cold

Your 2030 Survival Strategy: Why South African Smelters Will Not Go Cold 


Your Passport To The EU: Beating The 35% CBAM Penalty
Your Passport To The EU: Beating The 35% CBAM Penalty

Your Passport To The EU: Beating The 35% CBAM Penalty 


The 80% Energy Deficit Problem. Solved.
The 80% Energy Deficit Problem. Solved.

The 80% Energy Deficit Problem. Solved.  


Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking Associate Principal for Energy Corporate Finance Shiraz Mohideen
Strategic capital is reshaping Africa's energy landscape

Energy has a way of making itself felt before it appears in a budget line. When a mine loses shifts to power cuts, or a manufacturer is running diesel generators as a primary source for the third... 


Embedding ESG Across South Africa's Value Chains
Embedding ESG Across South Africa's Value Chains

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations become increasingly embedded in business strategy, companies are facing growing pressure to demonstrate how sustainability commitments... 


Lindie Fourie, Operations Manager at BCCEI.
Labour compliance by small subcontractors is critical for smooth projects

As a labour-intensive industry, civil engineering has long played a pivotal role in stimulating the growth of small businesses and subcontractors. However, while the sector creates opportunities... 


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The IE3 electric motor illusion: Why premium efficiency cannot fix a bad system curve

South Africa’s transition to the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) under the VC 9113 regulation is now an immediate reality. As of the May 30, 2026, deadline, the grace period for selling... 


Origin Enterprises CEO Gary Shayne discusses the rationale of acquiring established independent coatings manufacturer ProPaint
Origin Enterprises sees value in SA's fragmented coatings market with ProPaint acquisition

In 2023, diversified group Origin Enterprises acquired independent coatings producer ProPaint Manufacturing, a long-established South African coatings manufacturer headquartered in Gauteng. The... 


New five-band LampSite commercial launch at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre
First commercial use of new five-band LampSite solution completed

Telecommunications and ICT giants MTN Zambia and Huawei completed the world's first commercial deployment of the new five-band LampSite solution at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre,... 


Modular buildings secure significant technical milestone
Modular buildings secure significant technical milestone

Prefabricated buildings supplier Kwikspace has reached a significant technical milestone in modular construction, securing compliance with the recognised BS EN 1365-1:2012 standard for fire... 


Redefining value through the bioeconomy
Redefining value through the bioeconomy

Every day, millions of people interact with products made from trees - often without realising it. Whether in the form of packaging, clothing fibres, food additives, or personal care ingredients,... 


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Why solar and VSD upgrades fail without proper pump engineering

South Africa’s industrial, mining and agricultural sectors are in the midst of a massive energy transition. Driven by grid instability and escalating tariffs, millions of rands are being poured... 


What makes MetaTrader 4 the go to choice for South African forex traders?
What makes MetaTrader 4 the go to choice for South African forex traders?

South African forex traders are dealing with a market that feels unusually sensitive. The rand is moving on oil prices, US dollar strength, inflation expectations, and every signal from the South... 


Join a panel of experienced practitioners with expertise spanning climate policy, sustainability, finance and carbon trading during a webinar on the future of voluntary carbon markets in Africa
Africa’s carbon market opportunity comes under the spotlight

As climate finance gains momentum globally, the role of voluntary carbon markets in supporting Africa’s sustainability and development ambitions is attracting increasing attention. While carbon... 


Morreira offers insider account of Eskom career in new book My Eskom Voyage
Morreira offers insider account of Eskom career in new book My Eskom Voyage

A new book by former Eskom executive Ian Morreira provides a rare insider perspective on the workings of South Africa’s power utility, drawing on nearly four decades of experience across some of... 


Launch of the Intelligent Power Substation Solution
Huawei launches intelligent substation solution for sub-Saharan Africa

Information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices provider Huawei recently hosted the Southern Africa Electric Power Summit at Enlit Africa 2026—the continent's premier... 


Chartered Institute of Management Accountants VP for education and professional qualifications in management accounting Stephen Flatman
Meeting Africa’s growing demand for finance and accounting professionals

Africa’s economic outlook remains resilient, even as geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainty continue to create headwinds. According to the African Development Bank, real GDP growth is... 


AI, global uncertainty to top talks at Southern Africa’s leading cyber security event
AI, global uncertainty to top talks at Southern Africa’s leading cyber security event

Geopolitical uncertainty and AI’s impact on the security landscape are expected to top the agenda when over 1,000 cyber security stakeholders gather for the annual ITWeb Security Summit in... 


Gary Shayne, CEO of Origin Enterprises, bets on specialist steel fabrication for waterworks and SA's industrial recovery
Origin Enterprises backs specialist steel fabrication for SA's industrial recovery

South Africa's industrial fabrication sector is in the early stages of a consolidation cycle that will reshape the segment over the next decade. Origin Enterprises, a diversified group led by Gary... 


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